(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And if all else fails, you can always go to war with them._ Center City belonged to Lloyd Riddell, and Lloyd Riddell belonged to the city.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had held it together almost single-handed while the white blaze of atomics laid waste the horizon; he had turned panic into determination, defeat into dogged refusal to lie down.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading And if all else fails, you can always go to war with them._ Center City belonged to Lloyd Riddell, and Lloyd Riddell belonged to the city.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And if all else fails, you can always go to war with them._ Center City belonged to Lloyd Riddell, and Lloyd Riddell belonged to the city.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are many ways to do this.
atomics
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From this reading He had held it together almost single-handed while the white blaze of atomics laid waste the horizon; he had turned panic into determination, defeat into dogged refusal to lie down.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _When enemies of peace threaten the System, they must be eliminated.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading And if all else fails, you can always go to war with them._ Center City belonged to Lloyd Riddell, and Lloyd Riddell belonged to the city.
blazenounUS /bleɪz/
a strong flame that burns brightly
From this reading He had held it together almost single-handed while the white blaze of atomics laid waste the horizon; he had turned panic into determination, defeat into dogged refusal to lie down.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading And if all else fails, you can always go to war with them._ Center City belonged to Lloyd Riddell, and Lloyd Riddell belonged to the city.
CenternounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading And if all else fails, you can always go to war with them._ Center City belonged to Lloyd Riddell, and Lloyd Riddell belonged to the city.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading And if all else fails, you can always go to war with them._ Center City belonged to Lloyd Riddell, and Lloyd Riddell belonged to the city.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading He had held it together almost single-handed while the white blaze of atomics laid waste the horizon; he had turned panic into determination, defeat into dogged refusal to lie down.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He had held it together almost single-handed while the white blaze of atomics laid waste the horizon; he had turned panic into determination, defeat into dogged refusal to lie down.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There are many ways to do this.
doggedadjectiveUS /dɔːɡd/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading He had held it together almost single-handed while the white blaze of atomics laid waste the horizon; he had turned panic into determination, defeat into dogged refusal to lie down.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He had held it together almost single-handed while the white blaze of atomics laid waste the horizon; he had turned panic into determination, defeat into dogged refusal to lie down.
eliminatedverbUS /ɪˈlɪməneɪtɪd/
past form of “eliminate” — terminate, end, or take out
From this reading _When enemies of peace threaten the System, they must be eliminated.
else
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From this reading And if all else fails, you can always go to war with them._ Center City belonged to Lloyd Riddell, and Lloyd Riddell belonged to the city.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading _When enemies of peace threaten the System, they must be eliminated.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading And if all else fails, you can always go to war with them._ Center City belonged to Lloyd Riddell, and Lloyd Riddell belonged to the city.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had fought for the city.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He had fought for the city.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And if all else fails, you can always go to war with them._ Center City belonged to Lloyd Riddell, and Lloyd Riddell belonged to the city.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had held it together almost single-handed while the white blaze of atomics laid waste the horizon; he had turned panic into determination, defeat into dogged refusal to lie down.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had held it together almost single-handed while the white blaze of atomics laid waste the horizon; he had turned panic into determination, defeat into dogged refusal to lie down.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He had held it together almost single-handed while the white blaze of atomics laid waste the horizon; he had turned panic into determination, defeat into dogged refusal to lie down.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading He had held it together almost single-handed while the white blaze of atomics laid waste the horizon; he had turned panic into determination, defeat into dogged refusal to lie down.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And if all else fails, you can always go to war with them._ Center City belonged to Lloyd Riddell, and Lloyd Riddell belonged to the city.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had held it together almost single-handed while the white blaze of atomics laid waste the horizon; he had turned panic into determination, defeat into dogged refusal to lie down.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had held it together almost single-handed while the white blaze of atomics laid waste the horizon; he had turned panic into determination, defeat into dogged refusal to lie down.
set down according to a plan
From this reading He had held it together almost single-handed while the white blaze of atomics laid waste the horizon; he had turned panic into determination, defeat into dogged refusal to lie down.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading He had held it together almost single-handed while the white blaze of atomics laid waste the horizon; he had turned panic into determination, defeat into dogged refusal to lie down.
LloydnounUS /lɔɪd/
United States comic actor in silent films; he used physical danger as a source of comedy (1893-1971)
From this reading And if all else fails, you can always go to war with them._ Center City belonged to Lloyd Riddell, and Lloyd Riddell belonged to the city.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There are many ways to do this.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading _When enemies of peace threaten the System, they must be eliminated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _When enemies of peace threaten the System, they must be eliminated.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading He had held it together almost single-handed while the white blaze of atomics laid waste the horizon; he had turned panic into determination, defeat into dogged refusal to lie down.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading _When enemies of peace threaten the System, they must be eliminated.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading He had held it together almost single-handed while the white blaze of atomics laid waste the horizon; he had turned panic into determination, defeat into dogged refusal to lie down.
Riddell
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From this reading And if all else fails, you can always go to war with them._ Center City belonged to Lloyd Riddell, and Lloyd Riddell belonged to the city.
single-handedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəlˈhændɪd/
unsupported by other people
From this reading He had held it together almost single-handed while the white blaze of atomics laid waste the horizon; he had turned panic into determination, defeat into dogged refusal to lie down.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading _When enemies of peace threaten the System, they must be eliminated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _When enemies of peace threaten the System, they must be eliminated.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And if all else fails, you can always go to war with them._ Center City belonged to Lloyd Riddell, and Lloyd Riddell belonged to the city.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are many ways to do this.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _When enemies of peace threaten the System, they must be eliminated.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There are many ways to do this.
threatenverbUS /ˈθretən/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading _When enemies of peace threaten the System, they must be eliminated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are many ways to do this.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He had held it together almost single-handed while the white blaze of atomics laid waste the horizon; he had turned panic into determination, defeat into dogged refusal to lie down.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He had held it together almost single-handed while the white blaze of atomics laid waste the horizon; he had turned panic into determination, defeat into dogged refusal to lie down.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading And if all else fails, you can always go to war with them._ Center City belonged to Lloyd Riddell, and Lloyd Riddell belonged to the city.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading He had held it together almost single-handed while the white blaze of atomics laid waste the horizon; he had turned panic into determination, defeat into dogged refusal to lie down.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading There are many ways to do this.
at the time that
From this reading _When enemies of peace threaten the System, they must be eliminated.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had held it together almost single-handed while the white blaze of atomics laid waste the horizon; he had turned panic into determination, defeat into dogged refusal to lie down.
a Caucasian
From this reading He had held it together almost single-handed while the white blaze of atomics laid waste the horizon; he had turned panic into determination, defeat into dogged refusal to lie down.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And if all else fails, you can always go to war with them._ Center City belonged to Lloyd Riddell, and Lloyd Riddell belonged to the city.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And if all else fails, you can always go to war with them._ Center City belonged to Lloyd Riddell, and Lloyd Riddell belonged to the city.
